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In New York by Marc Brown

"One night when I was eight years old, my family boarded a train in Erie, Pennsylvania. When we woke up, we were in New York City, the most exciting city I had ever seen...”

“I <3 New York!” And you will want to plan your trip immediately after you finish this book. Brown conveys his personal love for NYC and its unique sights, sounds and tastes with panoramic, detailed drawings of all the places you’ll want to see. He also includes facts that will wow the adults in your tour group. Did you know that there are 21 playgrounds in Central Park? That the city’s Chinese takeout orders requires 100 million of those little paper boxes every year?

The text is engaging, sure to build your excitement about the trip. Brown’s watercolors reveal the heights and depths of the sprawling city (think skyscrapers and subways). Some illustrate its long history, endless food options, iconic landmarks and sites. Best of all, his artwork shows the energy of NYC’s bustling street life and the cast of characters you will likely observe there. The two page spreads invite close scrutiny; Browns’ beloved Arthur is easy to find (on one particular page), but can you spot the author and his dad in all of these famous NYC locations? And don’t miss the dozens of fun facts and highlights printed on the endpapers.

This is a picture book that would be most enjoyed by Kids World patrons ages 7 – 99, especially those that have visited or will soon be on their way to the Big Apple. NYC resources are listed in the back of the book to help you plan your trip. “Give my regards to Broadway!”